BIG...BIG...BIG NEWS!!!!!!

Hi Beautiful.... Thank you....Thank you....Thank you............I am happy too or does it not show.... for joy!!! I will be sure to post all my details. I can't wait until Tuesday so I can find out when my classes are schedule, when my pre-op testing is scheduled and when I will finally meet the famous Dr. Hutcher. I have heard nothing but good things about him. Thank you so much for all the support and love you've sent my way through all this I've gone through. Everyone here has a special place in my heart. Lots of Love Kathy

Yea Kathy, that's wonderful!!! Congratulations!! Wanda

Hey Wanda, Thank you so much for the congrats!! I am so happy....I am so excited and I am on a natural high that is far better than anything I've experienced in a very long time. I know the days are going to fly by now. I will keep you posted on each and every event along the way. Love ya!!! Kathy

YEAH KATHY!!! I wish I was there to give you a big ole hug!! I'm so happy for you HOWEVER, I knew it was coming... it's going to go so fast from this point. Keep me up to date with what's going on. Love ya soooo much!! Tammy

Hey there you HOTTIE!!!! I can't wait to see you again either. Thank you so much for all the happy, party, dancing thoughts..........I miss you so much at group meeting. Hope you will be back soon. I will keep you informed as to what the next phase is going to be. From what Ellen told me last night........the tenative date is July 3rd but that could change if Hilarie sees a way to get me in earlier. I have to wait until Tuesday when she is in the office before I will know anything further. I will post, e-mail and send carrier piegon. Everyone will know the Love you bunches...... Hugs Kathy

I expect I will return to support group in July! I can't believe... 3 more class sessions and I'm done for GOOD!! I stil have my DSP (like the thesis) to finish and present, but I expect to get that done and graduate this fall!! My former co-worker is scheduled with Dr. Martin for surgery July 6, which is the first Thursday of July... I'll probably be up at the hospital that day. I sent in my registration today for Boogie and Splash. Hope to see ya soon,

WONDERFUL news Kathy! What a great way to start off a three day weekend, just that much more to CELEBRATE!! Glad to hear it's finally coming together for you - I think the delays in the approval process can be the most difficult to endure in this journey, so hopefully, from here on out, it's nothing but progress, success and HEALTH!! Hugs - Lei

Hey Lei, Thank you so much. You have been such an inspiration to so many of us here on the board. I am sure you have seen people come and go....but I assure you one thing.......you will always be a memorable post. Your story is such an amazing journey. You have come so far from the woman you once were. Now I am about to be given the same tool you have. And with that I have the power to change my life in a wonderful way. I can't wait to begin living again. Thank you for all your support, encouragement, and love. You are truly one amazing and awesome lady!!! Love you bunches Kathy

Congrats Cathy!!! YIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Bet you are one happy woman. Shannon

Hey Shannon, Happy don't even come close to what I'm feeling now. I have sat back within the last year and watched so many of you go through your transformation and wanting mine so bad. Don't get me wrong....I was very happy for each of you who were approved and entered the new world with a new pouch........I just wanted it for me too. I waited and waited, felt like giving up many times but I never once did. I was determined to have this tool for myself, for my life, for my health......I can't wait to be that "BIG LOSER" like everyone else. Lots of Love Kathy